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If you could only workout on weekends....
If you could only workout on weekends what kind of workouts would you do? I know the majority of people are busy and sometimes even if you schedule like a pro, things come up that just need to be dealt with forcing you to push a workout off. I'm trying to squeeze workouts in where I can but find the only two days of the…
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home made protein bars
I was looking for some recipes for home made protein bars and ran across a website that had a few interesting recipes. Just wanted to share :) http://liftforlife.com/content/index.php/low-fat-recipes/protein-bar-recipe
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Quinoa is Gluten Free and full of protein? I need recipes!!
I just discovered Quinoa is Gluten Free and a good source of protein. Does anyone have any Good recipes? I need to incorporate this into my diet quickly! Thanks in advance for any recipes or links that may help. :)
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What are the 5 best fat burning foods??!
I have to ask...I keep seeing these advertisements all over the place but of course they always lead to some stupid program that they want you to buy first before they tell you. Does anyone actually know what the 5 best fat burning foods are? While we are at what are the 5 foods you should never eat for a flat tummy? Are…
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Winter Blahs
Hi, I am new to the group and was actually going to post a thread asking for motivational friends, then I seen this group and thought I would give this a try instead. I am really struggling with motivation, I usually get the winter blahs and have increased my vitamin D and started taking omega 3's and 6's on a more…
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What would you do if you won Powerball lottery
What would you do if you became a multi milionaire overnight? Would you continue your current fitness efforts or maybe hire a personal chef and personal trainer? Would you get plastic surgery? Would you continue to work, or maybe go into business for yourself? play the stock market? I think I would have to at least arrange…
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Fasting to change your sleep schedule
One of my major challenges is my sleep schedule, no matter how many years I have worked a normal 9-5 work day (more like 9-6 sometimes 7 or 8) lol, my body wants to sleep from 4am to noon… I have tried many times to change it. I am wide awake when I should be going to bed and I am half asleep yet pepped up on caffeine for…
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Funny but true
Sayings that are funny but true ... they can be ones that you come up with yourself or you've heard from somewhere else ... I just thought of this after reading a friends post... You know you've reached a new level of working out when you put down Ben & Jerry's and pick up Ben Gay
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Dairy, soy and gluten free P90X Subs help?
I am trying to figure out some subs for the dairy, soy and gluten parts of the P90X diet…(Fat shredder Phase I) if anyone has any experience doing this please give me some suggestions. My biggest problem is that they are subbing dairy products with soy and I’m allergic to both. I need to find out if Almond milk is okay to…
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Top 20 ways to boost your cold & flu immunity
I received this in my inbox today... I don't beleive in the flu shot vaccine, I don't take it and I usually end up being one of the few that make it to work without calling out sick through the flu season. Just thought I would share for those who are interested. Just one more NSV for Exercise! yay! 1) Take a vitamin D…
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Pre workout formulas ... help
I was looking at pre workout formulas today, there are just so many of them it's hard to decipher which is best. I want something that will give me a little energy, maximize a strength workout, but doesn't contain a lot of caffeine in case I have to use it later at night. what pre workout product do you use?
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How to Battle Depression With Diet & Exercise
I just read this on Livestrong.com and thought there are probably some people here that may be interested. We all have our battles right? Almost everyone experiences occasional feelings of depression. You may feel generally sad, tearful, irritable or notice physical symptoms such as insomnia or appetite changes. However,…
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a few Stupid questions for Runners
I'm in the middle of my C25K training...I have my first ever 5k in 6 days...it is not a timed event, this is more of a practice run for me for another 5K I am training for in September and it looks like it may be fun. The run in 6 days takes place in the morning....I'm not used to exercising in the morning, I think it's…
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Macros question ...probably a repeat...sorry
I have lost a fair amount of weight already and I am nearing my goal...I would like to drop my body fat% and lose approximately another 15-20 pounds... I do strength training and cardio but know I really need to tweak my nutrition. I am allergic to dairy and soy products so my difficult spot has been getting enough…
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Songs they should not play at the Gym....
I was at the gym today and I don't have an Ipod.... so sometimes I exercise to the beat of the music that is playing in the gym, usally this is good as most of the songs are upbeat and have a good tempo to them. Then all of a sudden they play that one song that seems to make time move slower, seems to make every muscle…
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Fasting and energy levels
I am interested in hearing from people who have experience with intermittent fasting ....I am not attempting to fast at this time but sometimes I get very busy and don't eat enough ...I have noticed on days when I barely eat and go to the gym for some reason my energy level is higher and I am able to burn more…
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legs
I've lost weight, getting close to goal but I'm still not satisfied with my legs, they're not as firm as I want...especially the back hamstring area, I do some strength training, eliptical, walk, squats, lunges and kickboxing....can any of you suggest something I could do to work on firming up my legs? Thank you in advance…
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Triceps
Hi all, I am a little older and have noticed I seem to be having a difficult time getting my "batwings" to tighten up....I do strength training but it seems to be the most stubborn part for me to tighten. Anyone have any tips?
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Carrots, egg and Coffee
I received this in an email today and had to share the message with my MFP people. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was…
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unexpected goal passed
This is NOT a new photo of me (small photo I know, sorry).... this is my inspiration photo from when I was in Hawaii in 2007, I have kept the same pink shirt I am wearing in the photo to kind of gage my size. This time I am not just trying to lose weight but building muscle at the same time so I expected to be a little…
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Nut Butter on the rise
I just learned there is a shortage on peanuts due to the dry summer and peanut prices will be rising, I don't know about you but nut butter is a major food group in my house, I'm not sure if this effects other nuts but it wouldn't surprise me....better stock up now!
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Favorite Halloween Movie
I like scary Halloween movies, the older ones like The Shining, I have teenage children and want to give them a good scare... What are some of your favorites for Halloween
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Weekends are difficult
I find it more difficult to eat normally on the weekends. I'm either very busy and don't eat enough, staying up later than usual and eating very late at night (and usually carbs) or totally blowing up the diary. I want to be able to enjoy myself on the weekends but don't want it to compromise the work I've done during the…
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Favorite New Exercise
I just did reverse lunges while holding a water tube over my head a couple of days ago and was amazed at how much it worked my core and balance. What is a new exercise you've learned that you like and why?
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Gluten and headaches
When I started changing my diet to include mainly veggies, fruit and lean meats, I noticed the amount of headaches I was having decreased. I just thought it was due to eating healthier and my increased water consumption, however I started examining my food diaries when I did get headaches and it seems I have always had…
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Just wanted to say HI! :-)
My name is Kara, and I am somewhat of a newbie. I have been using the site for a little over a month now and absoulutely love it. I found this site through trying various aps on my phone and really enjoy how user friendly this one is. I work full time and I am also a single mom with limited memory space ..lol, so the fact…